Private Full-Day Tour Sete Cidades Crater Lake & Fire Crater Lake

5.0 (53 reviews) Sao Miguel, Portugal
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

On this Private Tour you can see one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, and the most beautiful protected nature reserve lake.
Volcano craters, lakes, waterfalls, ocean viewpoints, cultural atractions can be seen too on this Private Tour.
Private Tour in an exclusive vehicle to the most beautiful places on Sao Miguel island.
Bilingual private Guides
Itinerary flexibility, if possible.

Options

Vehicle up to 8 people

Mercedes Sprinter van
Pickup included

Mercedes Car VIP

VIP
Mercedes-Benz limousine
Pickup included

Mercedes Viano Van VIP

Vip
Mercedes Viano
Pickup included

Vehicle up to 6 people

Mercedes Mini-van
Pickup included

Vehicle up to 4 people

Mercedes car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide
  • Children seats, request at advance
  • Tour Insurance
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fee on Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre (below details):
  • 0-7 years old free
  • 7-14 years old only visit (1 Euro) Visit & Bath (5 Euro)
  • 14-64 years old only Visit (3 Euro) Visit & Bath (10 Euro)
  • 65+years old only Visit (1 Euro) Visit & Bath (5 Euro)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Ponta Delgada
    10m
    Pickup at your Hotel or Local Accommodation at 9:00 AM or and an arranged hour between client and agent.
  2. Ponta da Ferraria
    30m
    The lava delta of Ferraria thermal area (natural hot pools and volcanic area).

    Or

    Miradouro of Boca do Inferno

    * Weather conditions and fisical conditions will determin before to choosen stop.
  3. Miradouro da Ponta do Escalvado
    10m
    Western point of Sao Miguel island
    Viewpoint to see Mosteiros and the lava delta of Ferraria
  4. Sete Cidades
    20m
    Stop to see the Sete Cidades village center, time to see Sao Nicolau Church and bar for a coffee and WC (if needed)
  5. 10m
    Stop to see Sao Tiago Lake and a different angle of the beautiful Sete Cidades lakes.
  6. Vista do Rei Miradouro
    15m
    Main and the most popular view to see Sete Cidades lakes
  7. Lagoa do Canario
    15m
    Stop to see the Canario lake. A very peacfyl and calm area
  8. Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
    50m
    Great view to see the entire Caldera of Sete Cidades: village, Sao Tiago lake, Blue lake and Rasa Lake.

    Or

    Ponta da Ferraria

    * Weather conditions and fisical conditions will determin before to choosen stop.
  9. Pico Carvao
    10m
    View to see the most thiner and flatter area of Sao Miguel island.
    View where you can see the North and South coast at the same time.
  10. Ribeira Grande
    1h 30m
    Lunch stop suggestion
  11. Ribeira Grande
    30m
    Stop to see Ribeira Grande historical center (Paradise garden, century stone bridge, "Nosssa Senhora da Estrela" church "Espirito do Santo" church, and liquor shop (tasting samples) or Azorean Chocolate.
  12. Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop at "Caldeira Velha" park to see the Caldeira Velha waterfall, tropical vegetation, Caldeira Velha interpretation center, fumaroles and thermal baths.

    Caldeira Velha Park entrance fee per person:
    Ticket---------Visit
    0-7 years------Free
    7-14 years------1€
    14-64 years-----3€
    +65 years-------1€
    Family*---------5€
    * 2 Adults + 1 children up to 14 years old
  13. Centro de Interpretacao Ambiental Caldeira Velha
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Pre-booking online is necessary for Caldeira Velha bath. Recommended bath time slot 15:00–16:30. Maximum time in Caldeira Velha baths is 1 hour 30 minutes.
    Bookings for baths have to be online with a minimum of 1 to 4 days before activity.
    Link for bookings online:

    Caldeira Velha Park entrance fee per person:
    Ticket---------Visit & Bath
    0-7 years------Free
    7-14 years------5€
    14-64 years-----10€
    +65 years-------5€
    Family*---------15€
    * 2 Adults + 1 children up to 14 years old
    * Locker to rent: 2,00 €
    * Maximum permanence time in baths 1 hour and 30 minutes, pre-booking for baths necessary a day before
  14. Lagoa do Fogo
    15m
    Stop at the viewpoint "Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo" to see the Caldera of Lagoa do Fogo.
    One of the most beauful lakes in the Azores!
  15. 10m
    The highest point to see Fire Lake from another perspective; from that view you can see both the South and the North coast - the most flat and thinner area of the island, with the opportunity to see (at 947m altitude / around 3000 feet)
  16. Ponta Delgada
    5m
    Finish at your Hotel or Local Accommodation
  17. Plantacao de Ananas dos Acores
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Stop to see the Azorean Pineaplles with guided explanation, photos and at the end possibilty to eat pineapple and local produced pineapple products.
    The only pineapple production place in Europe.

    ** Possibilty to see If you do not have a Thermal bath at Caldeira Velha.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup. Please tell us the name of your hotel in Ponta Delgada for pick up. We can pick up at most of the hotels in Ponta Delgada. If you are staying outside of Ponta Delgada then we can meet you in Ponta Delgada or we can arrange the pick up at your Hotel with a little extra for the extra dislocation.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Maximum permanence time in baths 1 hour and 30 minutes, pre-booking for baths necessary a day before

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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